Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 141, Decatur, Adams County, 15 June 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 141.

CONVENTION ENDS With Young People’s Rally a t M. E. Church Last Evening. NEXT YEAR’S MEET Will be at First Church, Fort Wayne—Miss Carrie G. Davis Speaks. At the afternoon session of the Fort Wayne district convention of the Womans Home Missionary society of the jl E church, the inflation extended by the First church of Fort Wayne to bold the convention there next year in June was accepted, and that place decided upon for holding the next convention. Mrs. C. B. Jones of Garrett, who was absent at the morning session. conducted the devotions in the xftemoon, instead of Mrs. Emma Daniels, who performed this service in her absence in the morning. Mrs. A. B. Cline of Bluffton, conference corresponding secretary, gave some miscellaneous reports, after which the Mothers’ Jewels society, an auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary society. comprising children under ten years of age, was given attention. Seven little children on Wednesday were received as life members, upon receipt of the dollar fee for such, the little ones thus being received as Mothers Jewels life members being Lee Anna Vance, Martha Sellemeyer, Esther Archbold, Sarah Semans, Margaret Myers of this city and Fred Bishop of Bluffton. The matter of pledges was then taken up and the amount increased ten per cent. The amount pledged and paid last year for general home mission work from the eight auxiliaries of this district was $660, but the ensuing year s pledge is $726. showing a growth in the societies. The following report from the different auxiliaries of the district shows the amount raised by each for the work during the year: Auburn —No report, no delegate present.

Garrett—sll4.2o. Fort Wayne—Wayne Street church, $149.66: Trinity, $76.40; First church, $131.44. Bluffton—s392.9s. Portland —$113.75. Decatur —$382.10. The Decatur auxiliary, at this time, voted the sum of SSO to Mrs. Anna D. Elder for the fund which is needed for the purchase of a new strip of land for the grounds of the Rebecca MeClesky home at Boaz, Ala. Not only do the general funds show an increase this year, but also the funds from the mite boxes, the total funds received from this source during the year from the eight societies being $223.24. This is an inclease of

$55 over last year. The cost of supplies for the past year was $221.55. Mrs. Easley of Fort Wayne sang a solo that delighted the audience and * talk on “The Present Scope of the Work,” was given by Mrs. A. B. Cline of Bluffton, conference corresponding secretary. A school of instruction, led by Mrs. J? C. Murray, conference president, was very profitable and was carried out along the lines of the outline on the program, the various members in the audience taking part in the answering of questions As several of the conference officers could not remain for the evening service, the installation of the hew district officers which was scheduled for the evening, took place at the afternoon meeting at this time. Wednesday Evening.

The closing session Wednesday evening was one of the most pleasing, and one of the largest attended of any of the convention. This was given over to the young people's rally, the Queen Esther bands and the Mothers Jewels societies, which are auxiliaries of the \V. H. M. S., taking part. The processional feature —comprising the Mother's Jewels and Queen Esthers, was an inspiring sight. There are about sixty of the Mothers’ Jewels children under ten years of age, some not more than three years old—and these, marching in double file, singing and each carrying a flag, and being under the leadership of Miss Nellie Blackburn, marched down the aisle to a marcty played by Miss Margaiei My®r«, and took their places in seats reserved at the front of the church. Then came the Queen Esthers, a large

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| band of young ladies, each carrying a flag and singing and marching to the song, "Onward,' Christian Soldiers." Miss Pansy Beil is president of this circle. Mrs. D. E. Studebaker of Bluffj ton. district vice president, presided at the evening session, and the devotions were In charge of Miss Mary I Shiver, of the Simpson's Circle, Fort Wayne. The invocation was given by the Rev. R. L. Semans, and then came I two musical numbers, a piano duet by the Misses Horine Edwards and Vera Hower, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Arthur Ford, with organ accompaniment by Miss Vera Hower, who presided at the organ during the entire convention. The reports from the three Queen Esther circles of the district were then given by their representatives, there being circles in Bluffton, Fort Wayne and Decatur. These bands of young ladies are doing a noble share I CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO. GIVEN RECEPTION r Juniors of St. Joseph School Tender Farewell Reception to the Seniors. OF OUTGOING YEAR Given on the Sisters’ Lawn This Afternoon and Was Much Enjoyed. • This afternoon on the lawn of the Sisters of the St. Agnes home the junl ior members ot the St. Joseph school tendered a farewell reception to the outgoing seniors of 1911 and a more social gathering, and a scene of more pleasure was never before witnessed at the school. Just a good social meet was the purpose of the assemblage, and a jolly good time had before the separation in school days, which will 1 take place next week. Progressive peanuts afforded much pleasure, the tables for which were adorned with the class colors, bias and gold, nakpins, upon wnich rested a pretty bouquet of roses and other flowers. All responded to the invitations issued and the seniors were most heartily welcomed by the juniors, immediately upon the taking up ot school. The seniors had been dismissed from their ' studies some days ago. Music was intermingled between games, and at the close a dainty and appetizing lunch was served. Members of the class who will graduate and who were extended invitations, by the juniors today. were William Mougey, Frank Lose, Herman Ehinger, Leon Meibers, Raymond Kohne, Clarence Miller, Jeanette Kinney, Leon Bosse and Bernardine Heideman.

TO SPEAK SUNDAY. The Rev. .1. W. Grosshuesch of Plymouth, Wis., a professor of mathematics in the mission house at Sheboygan, Wis., for the education of the young men to the missionary life of the German Reformed church, arrived in the city and is making a short stop with Rev. L. C. Hessert and other friends. On next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 he will address the congregation of the German Reformed church here, and this morning went to Magley, where i he gave an address during the day at I the church there. He is a man of ' pleasing personal appearance, and is making quite an extensive speaking ,tour in behalf of the mission from which he is sent. A good attendance ’ is desired for his Sunday address. _ —o — "• INVITATIONS ISSUED. Invitations for the wedding of Miss Bess Deam a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H H. Deam, and Mr. James R. Larson 1 of Chicago were issued yesterday. The ! marriage will be solemnized the evenI ing of June 28th at the Deam resi- ' dence and immediately after the cou--1 pie will leave for Chicago.—Bluffton Banner. i _ —o new uniforms are here. — - - The Decatur band will meet in the I club rooms tonight for practice and 1 to discuss the new uniforms, a sample lof which is here for Inspection. With ‘a regulation blue cloth and black . 1 braid trimmings the boys will look 1 all r ight. All the boys should be there I to get the measurements taken, so I that no delay will be experienced in 1 getting the uniforms.

Decatur, Ind. ihursday Evening, June 15, 1911.

ON GLASS JARS Little Lucile Sampson Fell Down Flight of Steps on Glass Jars Arm is Frightfully Cut— Jesse Foughy Tlso Has Bad Fall. Lucile, twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sampson, of the west part of the city, met with a frightful and most unusual accident Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George I Mumma. The child had gone there for a short while and took pleasure in | assisting Mrs. Mumma in the canning of cherries. It became necessary to go upstairs for more cans and Miss Lucile wen’, up to help in carrying them down. She had three glass jars in her arms and just as she was descending one of the high heels of her slippers caught on a step near the top and j she fell the length, falling on the cans, — two of which were broken in the fall. Her arm was forced onto the broken pieces and a large, semi-circle gash cut into the under part of one of the forearm.laying it bare and forcing back the skin, cutting the ligaments and cutting several of the veins. The ! wound bled most profusely and during the operation which required the taking of seven or eight stitches to close the wound, she grew very faint from ] loss of blood. The accident was a ■ most painful one. I Jasse Foughty, aged ten, a step-son i of Elzey Allen of Thirteenth street, fell , from a cherry tree, breaking his left I arm, just above the elbow. The little fellow will be laid up for sometime.

MARRIED TODAY Charles C. Cloud Wedded to Miss Lena Lacey of Lynn at Noon. AT THE BRIDE’S HOME Groom is Son of Ex-Record-er C. C. Cloud—Will Live in Lynn. Mrs. Letta Peters and Miss Mayme Cloud left this morning for Lynn, where they were in attendance at the wedding of their brother, Charles Cloud, to Miss Lena Lacey, daughter of Mr. Lacey, a well known real estate man, of that place. The wedding, which took place at noon today, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents and was a very quiet affair, only the near relatives of both parties being present. The groom, who is a son of ex-County Recorder C. C. Cloud, is possessed of many good manly qualities. He is a mason and is employed by John Bolinger, the contractor, of this city, being now at work on the new school house being erected by the Decatur contractors at Oxford, Ohio. The bride is a very excellent young lady, known to several here, where she visited quite recently. The young douple will make their home at Lynn. I CALVARY AND SALEM PROGRAMS. Children Will Present Services Saturday and Sunday. The Calvary church east of the city will have its Children’s Day exercises Saturday evening. A very good program has been arranged and the public is invited. Rev. Jones is pastor. Salem Sunday school, three miles east of the city, will celebrate their annual Children's Day Sunday evening, June 18th. A very interesting program will be rendered by the school, consisting of recitations, dialogues, songs, class exercises, quartets, etc. The pastor, Rev. Jones, will be present. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Come and enjoy the evening with us. You cannot afford to miss it.

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING BEST. Druggists Urged to Get Into the Game and Be Live Ones. Indianapolis. June 15— Newspaper advertising, not spasmodic, but continuous, was urged as the best form ci" advertising for the druggist in speeches before the convention of the Indiana Pharmaceutical association. All the speakers agreed that newspaper publicity brought better result than circulars or "patent medicine" literature. The nominating comtpitteC submitted its rejxirt, which will be acted on tomorrow, as follows: President, T. C. Bayse, Rockport; first vicepresident, Frank Wolcott, Rushville; second vice president, S. D. Waggoner, Terre Haute; third vice president, Eugene Brickley, Anderson; secret.try, Maurice P. Schwartz, Indianapolis: treasurer, Frank H. Carter. Indianapolis. MADE TWO ARRE TS Alpheus Acker and Philip Gephart Arrested For Assault ai\d Battery. ON EACH OTHER Grand Jury Indictments— Each Gave SIOO Bond— Board of Review. Two of the warrants issued on the grand jury indictments on the charge of assault and battery, returned by the April grand jury, were served this morning by Deputy Sheriff J. D. Merica, the respondents being Alpheus i Acker and Philip Gephart. They gave I the required bond of SIOO each for : their appearance in court and were released. Alpneus Acker is charged with assault and battery* on Philip Gephart, March 3rd, and Gephart with assault and battery on Alpheus Acker on the same date. Witnesses were H. M. Matthewson, Charles Moser, Joe ‘Moser, Wilson Gulich, M. Ehrsam. Some of the attorneys interested in the Blue Creek ditch case spent today in the court room going over the papers and other things, to be used as evidence when the trial is continued next Monday, June 19th. Real estate transfers: Winfield S. Hughes to Benjamin S. Brown, part of lot 366. Decatur, $2000; John M. Amstutz to A. J. Moser, part of lots 57, 58, 59, Berne, $800; Trustees M. R. E. cemetery to Peter Liechty, lot 151, M. R. E. cemetery, commissioners’ deed, l $10; Anna K. Beer to Mary Wittwer et al., lots 264. 265, Berne, quit claim deed., sl. —o Another divorce suit filed Monday was one brought by Charles A. Wheat against Constance C. Wheat. The groom is a contractor and cement worker and lives in Bear Creek township, while his wife resides at Geneva. They were married March 23, 1905, and separated September 15, 1908, since which time they have not lived together. They have one child, Mary E. Wheat, now in possession of the mother. —Portland Sun. The board of review began Wednesday on the hearing of complaints from various townships, Wednesday being the day for those from Union and Root. But one complaint on assessment was registered, and that by Fred Hoile of Union. His tax assessment and also that of Richard Bischoff, whose land adjoins his, was lowered. Complaints from Preble and Kirkland were to be heard today. Sheriff Durkin went to Fort Wayne this morning to attend a convention of sheriffs being held there. Sheriff King of Portland came to this city and accompanied him there. - — — SCHOO LBOOK DEPOSITORY. County Superintendent Opllger has appointed the drug firm of Smith, Yager & Falk and designated their store as the school book depository for Adams county. They will have for sale and distribution to dealers all the text books adopted b ythe state board of education, and will supply all dealers as well as individual purchasers Jacob Huser of Monroe township was a business visitor here today.

ORDAIN SATURDAY Bishop Alerding to Raise Seven Young Men to the Ministry OF THE PRIESTHOOD ~~ Rev. Anthony Sullivan is a Brother of M. J. Sullivan of This City. Saturday morning at 8 o’clock at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Coni ception at Fort Wayne, Right Rev. I Bishop Herman J. Alerding will ordain 1 seven young men to the priesthood. Four of the seven to be ordained are , from Fort Wayne and the other three ' from different Indiana cities. These [ young men who have reached the order of deacons will, immediately following their ordination, be assigned ito different places in this diocese, 1 where the demand for priests at presI ent is great. The Rev. John Anthony I Sullivan, a member of the class, is a brother of M. J. Sullivan of this city, who is employed as solicitor for the Indiana Lighting company. Several from here will witness the beautiful ceremony of the elevating of these young men io the high position of the priesthood, which is a most inspiring scene to behold. The following is the class to receive holy orders: The Rev. Deacon Joseph Nicholas Allgeier, St. Mary’s church, Fort Wayne; the Rev. Deacon Michael Frances Shea, the Rev. Deacon John Anthony Sullivan, St. Patrick's church. Ft. Wayne; the Rev. Deacon John Aloysius McCarthy, Garrett; the Rev. Deacon Francis Joseph Gnibba, the Rev. Deacon Joseph John Seimetz, St. | Mary’s church, Michigan City; the ' Rev. Deacon Edward Henry Vurtillat, Winamac. One more deacon, the Rev. John N. Chyleskwi, will be ordained in July at Lauvian, Belgium. STILL THEY COME Snake Stories Are Becoming Popular But This One Was Real. ONLY A FEW DAYS AGO Andrew Sherock Had Race With a Blue Racer, But He Won Out. Another snake story has come to our notice, but of the many that has been related to us this one sounds more real, and we are inclined to believe it as true. Andrew Sherock, who is employed as hired man on the Mathias Baker farm south of the city, is the last one to tell of his experience. Mr. Sherock, in coming to the city, most generally rides a wheel, and it was on one of these trips that he engaged in a free-for-all race. He was riding along at a fairly good gait, not paying much attention to the surroundings. especially in the path where he was traveling, and before he knew it, he ran over a large blue racer. The driver speeded up his i wheel to the best speed possible, and upon turning around noticed the raving reptile pursuing him. The race was kept up for more than a quarter of a ; mile before the snake stopped, and Andy, himself, was not a bit sorry that he had won out in the race, which he had no expectations of entering when he left home. —— O ' BUYS NEW FURNITURE. For Candy Kitchen at Monroe —Opens July Fourth. John Badders, the well known Monroe business man, passed through the city this morning on his way to Fort Wayne, where he will purchase the new furniture for his candy kitchen, which he expects to have ready for opening in Monroe July 4th. Mr. Badders is a business man of experience, having been engaged in business in that town for several years. o J. S. and Will Colchin made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning Ln the interests of their fruit stores.

NEW GEOGRAPHY. Circulars to This Effect Issued by Charles A. Greathouse. Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent of public instruction, has issued a circular letter to the school officials of the cities, counties, towns and townships, advising them of the adoption of a new geography and a new history text book for the ensuing year. Under the law, it Is explained in the circular, pupils who have begun the course In geography in the text books to be supplanted are to complete i their course in these books, the new ones to be introduced only as new classes are formed. It is further explained that by the exchange prices set out is meant the price for which a new book may be obtained when one j is designed to supplant is offered in i part payment, and not the price to be ! i»id for the old book. PROGRAM READY For Children’s Day Exercises at the Presbyterian Church on Next SUNDAY EVENING The Children Will Have Sway on That Evening of Music and Speech. The children of the Presbyterian Sunday school will have full sway at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening, when they present their Children's Day exercises, as follows, the public being cordially invited to come and hear them: Song—“ Children's Day”—School. Prayer—Rev. Gleiser. Responsive Reading — Superintend- j ent and School. "Just One Day in the Year"—Grace] Baxter. "Sunbeams"—Ruth Frisinger. "In the Meadows With God" —Isabella Edwards. Song—" All Hail Our Festal Day"— School. Recitation—Florence Magley. “Little Missionaries” —Pauline Emery. Recitation—Helen Dugan. Recitation —Alta Teeple. Recitation —Mary Falk. "God Takes Care” —Florlne Mich aud, Doris. Erwin. Katharine Peck. Song—" God is Love" —School. Recitation —Dora Marie Magley. Recitation —Helen Everett. "Soldiers of the King"—Mrs. Lee's Class of Boys. Recitation —Robert Falk. Solo and Chorus —Katharine Peck and twelve little girls. "If You Would Happy He" —Veronica Anker. "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" —Rowena Shoaf. Song—“ The Call of the Children"— School. Daisy Drill —Class of Girls. Short Talk by Pastor. Collection. Lullaby—Frances Laman. Song—“ The Children’s Prayer"— School. Benediction. o— HAS ACCIDENT. Elmer Miller Had Hand Pinched—lnjury is Very Painful. Elmer Miller, the carpenter, is going about with a very sore hand from an accident which he received while engaged in tearing down the old Lynch factory building in the west part of the city, which has just been purchased by Mrs. Charles Van Camp from the estate of the late Anson Van Camp. The men were removing the sides of the building, when in some manner Mr. Miller's left hand became pinioned between two heavy pieces of timber, mashing the top portion of the hand severely. He was compelled to lay off from his work and at present is carefully nursing the hand so that it will heal as quickly as possible. —o BONDS WERE SOLD. The bonds for the new school house In District No. 7, Washington township, were sold Wednesday afternoon at the D. B. Erwin law office by Trustee Butler, at a premium of $165 to E. X. Ehinger. There were four bidI ders.

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A HIGH TRIBUTE Was the Program to the Stars and Stripes by the Elks Last Night, R. K. ERWIN SPOKE American Yeomen Are Preparing to Go to Montpelier Friday. Plain and simple, but very appropriate. was the commemorating of the one hundred and thirty-fourth anniversary of the birth of the stars and stripes, and which was a most fitting tribute that was paid by the Elks at their hall Wednesday evening. The program, which was given in Wednesday evening's paper, was carried out in full and was as complete as any one would care to witness, and those present were well repaid for the time spent during Its rendition. "The Star Spangled Banner." by the members, was well received. This was followed by the introductory exercises of the order by the officers and was viewed with rare interest, as was the prayer given by the chaplain. The national hymn, “Columbia, Gem of the Ocean," by the members, was highly appreciated. "Flag Record," a reading, by Attorney J. C. Moran, was interesting and the many events contained in his brief history, were brought back to the memories of his attentive listeners. The altar services by the officers was very pretty and the song of "Auld Lang Syne” preceded the Elks' tribute to the flag by David E. Smith. Loyalty, fidelity and charity, the cardinal points of the lodge, were read with such feeling that the audience was in complete silence during his excellent talk. Music, "Maryland." was verypretty and the beautiful duet of the LaDell sisters was much applauded. Last, but not least, and what proved to be the best number on the program, was the able address delivered by Judge R. K. ErV-in of Fort Wayne, who had been secured for the occasion. His tribute to the flag, which we Americans hold so dear, was one of the grandest orations ever listened to in this hall and for over thirty minutes the speaker held the close attention of his audience, paying to the flag the honor due, and of which none too much can be shown. He closed bystating the pleasure he felt in address ing his former friends and how welcome he always felt when coming to Decatur. The Song, "America,” by the entire assembly, closed the evening 3 entertainment. On Saturday evening there will be much doing for the Yeomen here when they will have with them the grand foreman, William Kokh, of Des Moines, lowa, to speak in their behalf, and they are making special arrangements for his entertainment. From 8 to 9 p. m. there will be an open meeting and the public in general is invited. After this a number of candidates will he taken into the lodge and a good social time is being anticipated. They expect a number here from Ft. Mayn«* and other nearby places and are prepared to render an evening of rare entertainment. A banquet will follow the evening’s work, and a good time is assured. Members of the Yeoman lodge are putting in a rather busy week and are making arrangements to go to Montpelier on Friday evening of this week, at which time a new lodge of American Yeomen Is to be organized and the degree work will be conferred upon thirty charter members by the local degree staff. At a special meeting, held on Tuesday evening all necessary arrangements were completed for the trip and the ritualistic service to be carried out. The new lodge, starting off with thirty members, means that within a very brief period there will be a strong and flourishing membership, and one which Montpelier is heartily receiving. The organization work is in charge of RoyNumbers of Portland, who has been here on several occasions, and has as sisted the locals in working up the home lodge to the high standard which it holds. William Kokh of Des Moines. lowa, and grand foreman of the order, will be present and address those present on the work of the lodge. The evening will be brought to a close with a banquet, all present taking part.